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AHVLA stop sheep transport lorry
Inspection at Ramsgate could lead to prosecution

A lorry transporting sheep was stopped at Ramsgate port on Wednesday 12th September after officers from the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) found a number of the sheep were injured.

All the animals were unloaded under the supervision of AHVLA animal health officers and were examined by AHVLA vets, who ascertained that several were lame and unfit to travel.

They remained at Ramsgate overnight to monitor the welfare of the animals until a replacement vehicle arrived to return them to a Northamptonshire premises.

Will Creswell, South East Regional Operations Director for the AHVLA, said: “AHVLA takes its responsibilities for animal welfare during transport extremely seriously. That is why our animal health officers undertake checks on vehicles when animals arrive at the port of Ramsgate. Live animal transporters must comply with welfare regulations and vehicles must be fit for purpose. We will refer all serious welfare infringements to Trading Standards for enforcement action, which could lead to prosecution.”

AHVLA is working with Kent Trading Standards Department to fully investigate all potential breaches of animal welfare regulations.  

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.